Are ICU kids getting the rehab they need? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07629297
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will track how many children in pediatric intensive care units receive physical or occupational therapy as part of their routine care. Researchers will observe 396 children aged 18 or younger who have been in the ICU for at least 72 hours. The goal is to understand current rehabilitation practices and identify any barriers to care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal gaps in rehabilitation care for critically ill children, guiding improvements in hospital practices.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It only measures current practices and won't directly improve outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 396 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population includes critically ill children and adolescents aged 18 years or younger who are admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) at participating hospitals in South Korea. Patients who have been hospitalized in the PICU for at least 72 hours as of 9:00 AM on predefined study dates will be included. All eligible patients at each study time point will be included to reflect real-world clinical practice in pediatric critical care.
- Ages
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0 days to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents aged 18 years or younger who have been admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for at least 72 hours as of 9:00 AM on the predefined study date at participating hospitals. Exclusion Criteria: * No exclusion criteria. All eligible patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be included to comprehensively assess the real-world prevalence of acute rehabilitation practices and associated barriers in pediatric intensive care units.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
13 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Asan Medical Center
Seoul, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital
Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, 58128, South Korea
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Chungnam National University Hospital
Daejeon, Daejeon, 35015, South Korea
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Inha University Hospital
Incheon, Incheon, 22332, South Korea
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Jeju National University Hospital
Jeju City, Jeju-do, 63241, South Korea
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Jeonbuk National University Hospital
Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, 54907, South Korea
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Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
Daegu, Daegu, 41404, South Korea
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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50612, South Korea
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, Seoul, 06351, South Korea
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620, South Korea
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Seoul, Seoul, 06591, South Korea
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Severance Hospital
Seoul, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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